Write a reaction to the following modern jazz-influenced popular (and one old R&B) selections: (DESCRIBE WHAT YOU HEAR, THEN YOUR EMOTIONAL REACTION TO IT) INSTRUCTOR TIPS: I am interested in your personal observations and associations: what do you hear? Does not need to be expert testimony. Some further ideas for your listening: After starting with the instruments that you hear, then try to ascertain more how they are being used (in a group of like instruments? As a solo instrument? Performing the melody? Or as a background behind the main melody?). Then move on to other musical elements: tempo, volume, energy. What is the mood of the piece? What effect are the performers trying to achieve? Who are their target audiences? 1. US3 - CANTALOOP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwBjhBL9G6U 2. GURU - LOUNGIN´ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FzV21Lqd3A 3. CISSY STRUT - JOHN SCOFIELD